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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1897
Page
1
Neighbors in the Belvedere block report sustained thefts by youths who pass goods stolen from grocers to confederates in an alley. Merchants and residents alerted city authorities. the writer warns the culprits may end up in jail with Sheriff Cox if pace does not slow.
Presbyterians Curren Junior Y P L C E meet at 9:30 am with morning sermon "Why has God Declined You" and 2 pm Sunday School. evening service features Men's Club music and sermon "Men's Strength and War God's Strength and Peace." Unicep Bremen Cucreen and St Pauls Council list services, Ash Wednesday, Holy Communion, and guilds. Tabernacle and Epworth League schedule include addresses by Edward Thomson and E W Titus with "The Three Lines" sermon title. Public invited to all events.
Elmer Otto of Waymansville, once dangerously ill, shows slow improvement under care of Dr Banks and consultation with Dr Banker.
One and one half cards of dry wood offered for one dollar at the Handle factory. Leave orders at Winans grocery.
Marriage licenses issued for John M Payne and Rosa C Shank George Talkington and Edith M Shumaker James Ping and Dora E Pedigrew Route No 4 carrier change from Charles Foster to Hal Smith Notices urge readers to report missed papers and carrier negligence The Bad Boy slated at Crump's theatre Monday evening features lively reception with capital situations brisk dialogue and broad humor.
In Tennille Jefferson County the fifteen year old Will Deas was executed by hanging for the assault of Miss Ella Lawson. He confessed on the scaffold after public gathering. Sheriff Farmer performed the process and Deas delivered a final farewell prayer.
Society notes report Miss Bettie Dipboye entertaining friends Friday for her twentieth birthday with games and a pleasant evening. Carrie Gilbert held a gathering for her sixth birthday at her N Mechanic Street home featuring flags, flowers, games, music, a nut hunt and prizes. May Turner won first prize and guests sang America at four followed by refreshments and souvenir flags. Present were Bertha Hosea May Turner Marie Lay Mary Patterson Emma Kennard Stella Gysie Marie Taylor ula Thompson Nona Gilbert Gerber Gilbert Nile Boyer Ralph Waddington Charlie Ulrich Walter King Charlie Mitchell Guy Newton Glen Newton.
Herman Aldenhagen of Waymansville visited the city yesterday. Mayne Lewis of Dupont is visiting Mrs J B Hudson. Hon B F Kobbe of Wayne township was in the city yesterday. George Caldwell is home from England.
In Indianapolis on February 27 walling has confessed and Dr. Lee holds a written confession. Walling asks that it be sent to the Bryan family near Greencastle as proof of his admission.
About noon yesterday a fire alarm from box 45 notified crews of a flue fire at Mr. McCabe's California street residence. Firefighters and the volunteer department responded quickly and kept the fire from spreading.
The dam at 8.8 near Taylorsville on Drybread's flouring mill failed yesterday as heavy rains swelled the river. A brush dam on the east bank gave way under the torrent, with four to five years prior dam 2773 on the opposite side. Drybread foresees heavy losses though exact amount is unknown.
For sale a six year old splen did buggy horse and a complete outfit of household goods in first class order. Enquire at this office. Also an inquiry from the Big Four and C. O. about Washington inauguration. contact the agent direct line.
Rev Miss M A Brenner a noted minister and lecturer at Webster New York has accepted a call to the Universalist Church of its city to take effect April 1 in Mundy February 26 report.
The notice seeks two canvassers with newspaper experience. Salary offered. Apply by calling at the Belvedere Hotel for Lynch.
Fritz Rawsler, a saloonkeeper at 5026 Ashland Avenue, was found dead in his business with a bullet wound to the temple. Beside him lay his wife, shot under the left ear. Authorities believe jealousy prompted the double suicide.
Frontier mobilization accelerates with Turkish troops and munitions moving toward Elassona. Eleven artillery batteries, cavalry units, and infantry battalions relocate from Monastir and other areas as reliefs from Smyrna and Anatolia converge to form six divisions centered at Elassona.
Dry Wood at J A Georges seeks a horse for winter care and feeding. Promises splendid care and asks applicants to apply at the office.
Ad advertises job work for portraits or business images with guaranteed results and reasonable prices. Encourages readers to remember the Star when placing orders and mentions customization options.
Are you going to Washington The Big Four Route with Chesapeake and Ohio Railway offers the best facilities from major Midwest cities via Cincinnati Including Palace Sleeping Cars from St Louis and Indianapolis Wagner Sleeping Cars Buffet Parlor Cars and Dining Cars All trains are magnificently equipped Ask for tickets via Big Four and O and O Routes Agent J S Surra.
J S Shadden once a prosperous Dayton resident, 80, died after placing a tub in his room and severing his main leg artery. He sat with his foot in the tub and bled for about fifteen minutes before discovery. The Chattanooga, Tennessee, incident occurred February 26.
Mrs Walter Coup received a card from her husband dated yesterday from Shields Indiana reporting they bagged thirty two ducks on their first day out.
The report says Seymour’s brick streets are worth many times their cost and no improvement has done the city more good. The note touts lasting value of the brick paving and reflects strong local pride in municipal gains.
Ferrano Inc sues twelve Farmland men for defamation seeking 5000 damages. W A Mills alleges a conspiracy after a bloodhound chase that tracked to his home. Parties deny involvement and Mills warns of further charges.
Rev Harper of Columbus will preach at the Baptist church Sunday services. Chas Maley and Albert Otto plan to rent an Italian harp from Indianapolis and take lessons. Andrew Hilger of North Washington street remains at home sick. Post office applicants nationwide show activity while one petition gathers about eleven hundred signatures. Percy Kendall’s illustrated lecture drew a crowded high school audience and high praise. Bargains are offered on women and children’s shoes at J A Newton 313 Washington Street with low prices and fresh stock.
The piece argues readers judge papers by accuracy and warns against garbled or untruthful replies. It notes society coverage can mislead audiences and stresses the need for concise notices when exact facts cannot be obtained.
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